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M&S boss bemoans last week’s budget as ‘whole lot of nothing’
Marks & Spencer’s chief executive criticized the government’s recent budget as lacking substance while welcoming an expected UK-EU food trade deal that could reduce post-Brexit costs for the retailer.
Australia has a bad inflation problem. So why are we middle-of-the pack on the misery index?
Australia faces inflation at 4.3% annually, higher than peer nations, yet ranks mid-pack on the misery index when unemployment is factored in, suggesting relatively stronger labor market conditions.
Ted Sarandos Swoops Into Seoul as Netflix Celebrates 10 Years in Korea
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos attended a two-day fan celebration in Seoul marking the streaming service’s decade in South Korea, where Korean content has become its most-watched non-English-language category.
Tokyo Film Festival to Reassess Its Global Standing Ahead of 40th Edition, Says Director Hisamatsu Takeo
The Tokyo International Film Festival will reassess its positioning ahead of its 40th anniversary next year, with the director citing competition with Busan and the need to better showcase Japanese cinema globally.
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‘She wasn’t acting, she wanted to live it’: how a fake pregnancy resulted in the wildest true crime film of the year
A Netflix documentary examines a woman who faked her pregnancy and stole a newborn from a hospital, exploring the social pressures on motherhood in Latin America that drove her actions.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ First Reactions: Tom Holland Has ‘Never Been Better’ in a Sequel That Ditches ‘Multiverse Tedium’ and Delivers a ‘Grounded Spider-Man Tale’
Early reactions to ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ praise Tom Holland’s performance and director Destin Daniel Cretton’s grounded approach, moving away from multiverse elements.
Locarno Films About (In)Famous People: From an Ex-Florida Prison Inmate to Albert Serra on Ingrid Caven
The 79th Locarno Film Festival, running August 5-15, features multiple films exploring the lives of famous and infamous figures, including documentaries and fiction features.
‘Kill Jackie,’ Starring a Glamorous, Lethal Catherine Zeta-Jones, Acquired by Warner Bros. Discovery for HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE)
Warner Bros. Discovery acquired revenge thriller ‘Kill Jackie,’ starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, for HBO Max across multiple European territories, with the eight-part series scheduled to premiere in 2026.
Lee Chang-dong’s Venice and Toronto-Bound ‘Possible Love’ Sets Theatrical Release Dates Ahead of Netflix Bow
Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ will premiere at Venice and Toronto film festivals before theatrical releases beginning September 23 in South Korea, followed by Netflix on November 6.
Naga Munchetty swaps BBC One’s Breakfast for Radio 5 Live Breakfast
Naga Munchetty is leaving BBC Breakfast after 17 years to become a full-time presenter on Radio 5 Live Breakfast, starting in January.
San Sebastián Lineup: Pablo Larraín, Mike Leigh, Benjamín Naishtat and More
The San Sebastián Film Festival announced its main competition lineup, featuring projects from directors Pablo Larraín, Mike Leigh, and Benjamín Naishtat among others.
San Sebastian Competition Title ‘In My Father’s Room’ Boarded by Bitter’s End for Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Japanese novelist Maha Harada’s directorial debut “In My Father’s Room” has been acquired by Bitters End for international sales and a January 2027 Japan release.
‘Chrysalis’ Lands Vietnam Theatrical Deal With CJ CGV, Sets September Release (EXCLUSIVE)
“Chrysalis,” a U.S.-Vietnam co-production, will receive a theatrical release in Vietnam through CJ CGV Vietnam on September 11 under the local title “Mãi Nợ Một Lời Tạm Biệt.”
Immersive Cinematic Art Platform Xinemarte Makes Malaysia Debut at MIFFest With ‘The Room Remembers’
Xinemarte, an immersive cinematic art platform, debuted in Malaysia at the 9th Malaysia International Film Festival with an audiovisual work called ‘Fluid’ designed to activate underutilized cinema spaces.
Ministers urged to curb energy costs as Great British homes face 13% bill surge
Great Britain households face a 13% surge in energy bills this week, with unpaid energy debt reaching a record £4.8bn as ministers face pressure to address affordability concerns.
Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s Equinor reported profits nearly doubled to $11.5 billion in the second quarter, driven by elevated oil and gas prices stemming from regional geopolitical tensions affecting global energy supplies.